EVENT
Benefits Forum 2026: From Risk to Readiness
Learn about the latest legal developments in ERISA, SECURE 2.0, executive compensation and Virginia employment law for employers and HR professionals.
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
9:00 AM
- 11:30 AM EDT
Join Williams Mullen for our Benefits Forum program, where our attorneys will examine the latest trends and regulatory developments — and the proactive steps employers can take to manage fiduciary risk and strengthen their benefit and compensation programs.
Who Should Attend? Human Resource Executives, Benefit Plan Administrators, In-House Counsel
This interactive program has been approved for 2.0 hours of SHRM credit.
| Agenda: | |
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| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | In-Person Registration, Breakfast & Networking |
| 9:30 – 11:30 AM | Program | In-Person & Online |
Our presenters will share legal insights across four areas:
ERISA Fiduciary Risk Management
- Current litigation trends and risk mitigation across fees, ESG, alternatives, forfeitures, and voluntary benefits.
SECURE Act, CARES Act & SECURE 2.0
- Required provisions, Roth catch-up and Required Minimum Distribution changes, and the December 31, 2026 amendment deadline.
Virginia Paid Family Leave & State Law Developments
- Virginia's new paid leave program, how it coordinates with FMLA, and other state law developments.
Executive Compensation Compliance
- Section 409A nonqualified plan rules, equity-based compensation, and Dodd-Frank clawback requirements.